Mount Shasta Union School District

We are told that our school staff will have access to the Moderna COVID vaccine sometime during the week of January 25. The school board has scheduled a special meeting at 6:00 on Tuesday, January 19, to discuss moving to the hybrid model according to a timeline that they intend to set at that meeting if possible. We will send out a notice once the agenda is posted, and we expect to post the agenda no later than this coming Friday.

The Mount Shasta Union School District received complaints against two teachers on January 7, 2021, alleging sharing of personal political viewpoints during classroom instruction. We implemented District investigative measures and have since incorporated applicable policies and procedures. Both teachers are aware of how the classroom discussions have been perceived and impacted others. As a District, we will continue to take steps that help ensure all staff adhere to district policies. This includes appropriately providing instruction on controversial issues, such as the events that took place in our nation’s capital on January 6, 2021. Moving forward, we will also continue to work with our parents, staff and students to provide a positive learning environment. We are committed to ensuring the District is a safe place where a high level of respect and care is given to all employees and students.

You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom When: Jan 12, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92918179915?pwd=TFBtRy9TR1cwaktIckFYaXl0TVk2dz09 Passcode: 526709 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 929 1817 9915 Passcode: 526709 For the 1-12-2021 Agenda please click the link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030191&MID=5141

The Mount Shasta Union School District takes all allegations of political misconduct seriously.  We are aware that there may have been a situation in one or two classes within our district and are conducting an investigation.  We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards, and we are committed to addressing the situation appropriately.

This afternoon, we confirmed there has been a positive COVID test of a member of our school community. Because we've been operating largely in distance learning, there was no close contact between this person and students or their families. Please remember to continue to monitor yourself and your family for symptoms and take precautions like wearing a mask, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining a physical distance from those outside your household.

Here's a flyer from the CDC about doing what's best for you and your loved ones this holiday season. We wish you a happy holiday and the best for the new year! https://5il.co/o2ti

Great Northern and School CAFE are teaming up to provide bags of food to families who would like them over the break. If you haven't already been contacted by the school office and you would like a bag of groceries, please call your school's office by 2:00 tomorrow, Friday, December 18. Bags will be available for pick-up between 10:00 and 1:00 on Monday, December 21 at the district office. 595 E Alma Street.

This is a flyer we received today about suicide prevention for parents: https://5il.co/nz9o

Este es un volante que recivimos hoy acerca de prevencion del suicidio para padres: https://5il.co/nz9n

School lunches will be available over the vacation. On Monday, December 21 and Monday, December 28, families will be able to pick up four lunches each day for the week ahead. The start of lunch pick-up time remains unchanged at 11:30. Delivery service will also continue on those Mondays. Please contact your school's office staff this week to let them know that you would like to order school lunches over the vacation.

You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom When: Dec 14, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/99160302687?pwd=eUZ5Rmc5WmRLM1AyUFQ5VjQ5aXRTdz09 Passcode: 834884 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 991 6030 2687 Passcode: 834884 For the 12-14-2020 Agenda please click the link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030191&MID=4964

At noon today, the governor held a press conference announcing stricter regional stay-at-home orders that will be triggered if intensive care unit capacity in a region falls below 15%.  He divided the state into five regions, one of which is northern California.  They're saying our region is going to have less than 15% ICU capacity within just a few days. It is not the interest of the state to impact what is already going on with schools, and our capitol watchers are confirming that schools can continue to do what we're already doing.  They are working on getting this all in writing. MSUSD will be able to continue to operate our modified learning hub model that we are currently running, so today's announcement doesn't change anything for us, even as our region is moving into having less than 15% ICU capacity. Please reach out to your school's principal or your student's teacher if you have any questions, and continue to abide by best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe during this time.

Here is a link to a no-cost virtual class for any parents/guardians who are interested in helping children be successful with distance learning. We just received notice of this flyer today, and classes start tonight. https://5il.co/nhb5

This morning we confirmed there has been a positive COVID test of a member of our school community. School Nurse Patty reports that it has been determined that there was no close contact between this person and the school staff, students, or families. Please remember to continue to monitor yourself and your family for symptoms and take precautions like wearing a mask, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining a physical distance from those outside your household.

You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom. When: Dec 1, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/96787935789?pwd=VWFhK1hYMUhHL1dxUFpPU1JnK1kxUT09 Passcode: 538403 Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 Webinar ID: 967 8793 5789 For the 12-01-2020 Agenda please click the link below: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36030191&MID=4794

We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/n7y2

The district will follow state guidelines for schools within counties that are in the purple category by bringing limited voluntary in-person learning hubs back beginning on Monday, November 30. Currently we will target special education students, Title I students, English learners, and Sisson Bridges students for possible in-person learning opportunities. Specialist teachers will make contact with families of these students to discuss scheduling and next steps.

Here is a link to a flyer from the California Department of Public Health titled Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season During COVID-19: https://5il.co/n6ht

This message is an update about when we will revisit returning to our hybrid learning model. Today, the state moved Siskiyou County into the most restrictive purple (or widespread) COVID tier. As a result, we must continue with the distance-learning-only model into December, and the board will revisit our reopening status at its board meeting on Monday, December 14. We continue to encourage those in our community to practice physical distancing, limit travel where possible, wash hands frequently, and wear masks when around people not in your household.

This message is announcing school lunches available over the upcoming break. On Monday, November 23, families will be able to pick up three school lunches for each of their students at no charge. Lunches will be available that day from 12:30 to 1:00. You must call by Thursday or Friday of this week to let your school's office staff know that you will pick up the three lunches on Monday, November 23.